SECTION ONE: LISTENING (2.

5 pts)
Ques tion 1: Listen to Katty talking to her American cousin about her friends. What
are their favorite free time activities? (1.25pt)

0. Henry G A. clubs
1. Sarah B. basketball
C. reading
2. Michelle
D. fishing
3. Tony E. gym
4. Mike F. parties
G. music
5. Ellen
H. cinema

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Question 2: Listen to the teacher talking to her class about life in ancient Egypt. Then fill in
the gaps in the table (1.25pt)
LIFE IN ANCIENT EGYPT
Pharaoh the country’s (0) king
Had control over: the land, the economy
Made: (1) ………………………………
The Nile important for food and (2) …………………………
Women equal to men

Had right to: do business

own (3) ………………………..
get a divorce
Could get job at: rich home or (4) ………………………
Education
(at school/home): learn how to read and write
study (5) ……………………………..
and arithmetic
SECTION TWO: PHONETICS (1.0 pt)
Question 1: Choose the word whose underlined part is pronounced differently from that of
the others. Write your answers in the box numbered below. 0 has been done for you as an
example (0,5pt)
0. A. car B. hard C. late D. father
1. A. sun B. sure C. sour D. sort
2. A. comic B. climate C. wildlife D. climber
3. A. breathe B. leather C. sweater D. measure
4. A. Christmas B. wristwatch C. breakfast D. distance
Write your answers here:
0 1 2 3 4
C
Question 2: Choose the word whose stress pattern is different from the other. Write your
answers in the box numbered below. 0 has been done for you as an example (0.5pt)
0. A. appliance B. activity C. adventure D. average
1. A. visitor B. interest C. business D. historic
2. A. contribute B. satisfy C. recognize D. decorate
3. A. compulsory B. community C. comfortable D. commercialize
4. A. independence B. development C. available D. congratulate
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0 1 2 3 4
D

SECTION THREE: USE OF ENGLISH (6.0 pts)

Question 1: Choose the best answer (marked A, B, C or D) to finish each of the following
sentences. Write your answers in the box numbered below. (2.0pts)
1. The use of unleaded petrol has _________ in recent years.
 A. grown up B. enlarged C. increased D. extended
2. After work, I usually _________ with a cup of tea.
A. rest B. calm C. relax D. drink
3. The pub is very _________ to the cinema.
A. next B. close C. beside D. nearby
4. She has been _________ the shop for year.
A. holding B. having C. running D. completing
5. Milk is _________ in vitamins and proteins.
A. plenty B. well-off C. full D. rich
6. Millie’s father accused her of _________.
A. trying not hard enough B. trying hard not enough
C. not trying hard enough D. trying not enough hard
7. She didn’t forgive him _________ he apologized.
A. because B. until C. so that D. unless
8. Before the lecture, you’ll be given some notes _________ Freud’s theory of the Ego and
Alter Ego.
A. explaining B. to explain
C. having explained D. explained
9. Our teacher said that the moon _________ smaller than the earth.
A. was B. is C. would be D. is being
10. We are not making the cake ourselves. We are having it _________.
A. made B. making C. to make D. make
11. As she is new to the job I would ask you to _________ her for the time being.
A. keep an eye on B. look at C. take care of D. keep in touch with
12. He was happy to be _________ friends again.
A. among B. in C. near D. off
13. Doesn’t this lovely place remind you _________ the one we spent our holiday in last year?
A. to B. with C. of D. for
14. “What do you do for a living?” - “___________”
A. I get a high salary, you know. B. I want to be a doctor, I guess.
C. I work in a bank. D. It’s hard work, you know.
15. “May I leave a message for Ms Davis?” - “ ____________”
A. I’m afraid she’s not here at the moment.
B. No, she’s not here now.
C. She’s leaving a message to you now.
D. Yes, I’ll make sure she gets it.
16. “Can I try your new camera?” - “_________”
A. I’m sorry I can’t. Let’s go now. B. Sure. I’d love to.
C. Sure. Please be careful with it. D. I’m sorry. I don’t like it.
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Question 2: Choose the underlined part in each sentence that needs correcting. Write your
answers in the box numbered below.(2.0pt)
1. Sociologists always seem to come up with interesting pieces of research which
A B C
have surprised results.
D
2. She reached the top of her profession by means of hard works and useful contacts.
A B C D
3. Because the expense of traditional fuels and the concern that they may run out, many
A B C
countries have been investigating alternative source of power.
D
4. Fiona refused to join the school swimming team, this was not good news at all.
A B C D
5. However cheap it is, the poor quality products cannot always appeal to customers.
A B C D
6. What I told her a few days ago were not the solutions to most of her problems.
A B C D
7. The choice of which restaurant to go to for tonight’s meal is entirely your.
A B C D
8. We’re expecting an increase in a number of tourists coming to our hotel this year.
A B C D
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Question 3: Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each
numbered gap. Write your answers in the box numbered below. 0 has been done for you as
an example. (2.0pt)
BRINGING UP A FAMILY
‘It can be so difficult to support a family and bring up children,’ says Michael
Wilson, father of two teenage girls. ‘It's something that (0)________ can ever
prepare you for because every family (1)________ of different people and
personalities.
Firstly, you have to make sure that everyone has what they (2)________. Children
require so many things these days, from school uniforms and books, pens and pencils
to games, toys, computers and, of course, clothes. Secondly, there is always the
concern that they might be (3)________danger. I see so many terrible things on the
news every day that I always wonder whether my own children are safe or not and
sometimes I get very concerned, even if they are only a little late (4)________ home.
That's what they don't (5)________ when I tell them off.
Of course, there are wonderful aspects to (6)________ a family. It is a great pleasure
to (7)________ them grow and develop their own personalities, not to mention the
love and warmth that exists in a family. My wife and children are the most precious
things in my life and, (8)________ the difficulties, I can honestly say that I wouldn't
change a thing!’
0. A. nobody B. somebody C. one D. they
1. A. includes B. consists C. has D. contains
2. A. need B. ask C. wish D. request
3. A. on B. in C. at D. out
4. A. reaching B. going C. coming D. making
5. A. think B. imagine C. wonder D. understand
6. A. having B. growing C. bringing D. rising
7. A. look B. watch C. glimpse D. stare
8. A. however B. in spite C. despite D. although
Write your answers here:
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
A
SECTION FOUR: READING (5.5 pts)
Question 1: Read the following newspaper article which appeared the day after a terrible
fire. Put the headings (A-G) in the correct place in the text. There is one heading which you
do not need to use. Write your answers in the box numbered below. (1.5pt)
A. HEROES IN FLAMES
B. DESPERATE SEARCH
C. AN EXPLOSION OF FIRE
D. DEATH TOLL RISES
E. LESSONS LEARNED
F. DEATH TRAP
G. A TRAGEDY WAITING TO HAPPEN
1
The number killed in the Bradford City football ground disaster has increased to 52; more than
70 police and spectators have also been detained in hospital, making this one of the worst
tragedies in football history.
2
The match was being recorded by Yorkshire TV when the fire began. When it first broke out, a
few tongues of flame could be seen under the wooden seats in the G block of the stand. Some of the
spectators walked away casually from the smoke. Then suddenly the fire spread with terrifying
speed, and within minutes the whole stand suddenly burst into flames.
3
Most of the spectators rushed forwards onto the pitch to avoid the blaze. In the panic, several
spectators were crushed, and police and other fans ran back to the stands to help them. The
rescuers' clothes and hair caught fire in the intense heat, but their bravery saved many lives.
4
Most of the dead were found piled up at the back of the stand, where they had run to try and
escape from the fire. However, the gates at the back of the stand had been locked before the start
of the match. This had been done to prevent people from entering without paying. Eye-witnesses
spoke of fans being crushed beneath the turnstiles in a desperate attempt to escape. There was
no way of putting out the fire because extinguishers had been removed because they had been
used in the past by fans as missiles.
5
Throughout the day, weeping relatives trailed into hospitals and police stations looking for
missing members of their families. The police are faced with the problem of identifying the
victims, and dental records and jewellery are being collected to help with the task.
6
The alarmingly quick spread of the fire was of serious concern to police and fire brigade
investigators last night. They believe the fire was started by a dropped cigarette, and that paper
and other rubbish that had accumulated over the years beneath the wooden stands provided
ready-made fuel for the inferno. One officer commented 'It is incredible that no one did
anything about the stand. It was obvious that it was only a matter of time before there would be
a disaster like this.'
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Question 2: Read this article written by a seventeen-year-old about how people react to your
problems and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for the questions 1-8 (2.0pts)
GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF
How many times have you heard those words? You've got a problem, right? So you carry it
around with you for a while until it gets too bad to keep to yourself. So you screw up your
courage and find someone to talk to about it. And every time, the conversation finishes
something like this,'You've just got to get a grip on yourself, Paula.'
Ask me, how do I feel after that? I'll tell you. I feel stupid, inadequate and actually very
angry. You see, what I really wanted was some advice ...
Let me tell you something about the sort of people who tell you to get a grip on yourself.
There are two types, basically. Firstly, there are the busy-bees.You know that they don't want to
listen to your problems and that they find it very embarrassing anyway.
Worse, though, are the people who seem to be only too willing to listen.You pour out your
heart and are about to cry on their shoulder when they put on that special voice and suddenly
say, ‘Get a grip on yourself.’
Telling yourself to get a grip simply doesn't work. You've tried to think things through, but
it's so difficult and you get stuck somewhere in the middle, unable to go on. So you try to
behave as if nothing has happened, and you end up in an even bigger mess.
The trouble is that the Get-a-grip types really believe that they've given you the best advice
possible. In fact, it's only a thinly-disguised criticism, telling you to stop wasting their time and
accept the blame for whatever's gone wrong. They think they're being helpful but, the truth is,
they just don't want to know.
If you want my advice, when you hear those words, stop right there and say,'Thank you, but
no thank you.'

1. According to Paula, what do most people eventually do when they have a difficult problem to
solve?
A. Keep it to themselves.
B. Pretend that it doesn't exist.
C. Ask people they know for advice.
D. Cry on someone's shoulder.
2. 'Get a grip on yourself' (GAGOY) are words which
A. the writer hardly ever hears.
B. are used by angry, stupid and inadequate people.
C. cause more problems than they solve.
D. help people to cope with their problems.
3. The first category of people who use GAGOY are those who
A. feel sympathy for you but can't express it.
B. have no real interest in the problems of others.
C. can't wait to hear more about your problems.
 D. cause you intense discomfort.
4. The second category of GAGOY users are those who
A. offer a sensible solution to your problem.
B. gently encourage you to forget about your problem.
C. while appearing sympathetic are similar to those in the first category.
D. listen sympathetically then say nothing at all.
5. The worst thing about GAGOY users is that they
A. pretend that nothing is your fault.
B. tell you that you are wasting their time.
C. pretend they aren't interested in you at all.
D. believe that they have given you good advice.
6. Paula suggests that if you hear the words 'Get a grip on yourself', you should
A. break off your conversation immediately and escape.
B. turn to professional helpers for advice.
C. avoid looking at the person saying the words.
D. pretend your problem doesn't exist.
7. What do we learn about Paula from reading the article?
A. She never talks to anybody about her real problems.
B. She gets angry when people give her some advice.
C. She dislikes people who expect you to cope with your problems.
D. She respects people who will willingly listen to your problems.
8. What does ‘they’ in paragraph 3 refer to?
A. the sort of people who tell you to get a grip on yourself
B. two basical types of people who tell you to get a grip on yourself
C. the busy-bees
D. your problems
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Question 3: Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
ONE word in each gap. Write your answer in the box numbered below. 0 has been done for
you as an example. (2.0pts)
TEACHING GOOD MANNERS
Today in Britain there is disagreement over how children (0) be taught to be polite.
Should parents force their children to say “please” and “thank you” for instance? Or are there
alternative methods they could use?
Most parents still (1)_______ that teaching good manners to their children is essential.
However, it does seem ironic that the methods used often include bullying, pleading and threats.
On the other hand, there are some schools which have a completely different attitude. Their
philosophy is (2)_______ on the idea that a small child will copy adults. In other words, adults
should set a good (3)_______ and the children will follow. In addition, adults should
(4)_______ more tolerant. Children should not be expected, for instance, to sit perfectly still
(5)_______ they are waiting for food in a restaurant.
The good manners of Britain today date back to the last century when children were considered
to be animals (6)_______ needed to be trained before they could be accepted into adult society.
Yet in countries such as Brazil, children can be seen everywhere with adults and their behaviour
is nothing to be ashamed of. So, perhaps if children in Britain (7)_______ allowed to be seen
more in public, they would be (8)_______ better behaved.
Write your answers here:
0. should 1. 2.
 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8.
SECTION FIVE: WRITING (5.0 pts).
Question 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two
and five words. 0 has been done for you as an example. (2.5pts)
0. Can I make a cup of tea? mind
Do a cup of tea?
→Do you mind if I make a cup of tea
1. I didn’t find the film amusing last night. was
I the film last night.
2. Has Rita resigned from her job? given
I wonder her job.
3. I’m sure you were proud of your son’s success. must
You proud of your son’s success.
4. Could you come and collect me from the station? up
Would you mind from the station?
rd
5. The date for Barcelona Conference is the 23 of March. place
The Barcelona Conference the 23 rd of March.
6. The problem was that I hadn’t expected it to take so long to get to the airport. longer
The problem was that I had expected to get
to the airport.
7. We’re so late now that we definitely won’t get to the party on time. chance
We’re so late that we to the party on time.
8. Because of what you adviced me, I did the right thing. advice
Thanks me, I did the right thing.
9. My sister hasn’t got her own car because she can’t drive. so
My sister doesn’t she hasn’t got her own car.
10. My French friend finds driving on the left difficult. used
My French friend on the left.
Question 3: Use the promps provided to write full sentences to make a complete letter. 0 has
been done for you as an example. (2.5pts)
Dear Madam,
0. name / Carol Albert
My name is Carol Albert.
1. I / write / you / advertisement / today’s newspaper / post / hotel receptionist
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
2. I / leave / school / at present / study / hotel catering / night school.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. typing / good / speak / two languages, English and Spanish.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4. I / take / courses / Computer Studies, Accounting and Office Management / and / feel /
courses / give / a lot of experience / post / advirtise
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
5. One day / hope / become / hotel manager.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
6. hope / you / consider / application.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
7. I / enclose a C.V. / with / personal details / other information / I / think / interest.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
8. I / look / hear / you / very soon.
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Yours faithfully,
Carol Albert

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